Charcoal

Unfortunately, we live in a time where we have been trained to run to the Doctors for
every bump, scratch, scrape and bruise. In cases of emergencies, it may be necessary
at times to go to the hospital or seek out a physician, but not in all cases.
"The Lord has given some simple herbs of the field that at times are beneficial; and IF
EVERY FAMILY WERE EDUCATED IN HOW TO USE THESE HERBS IN CASE OF
SICKNESS, MUCH SUFFERING MIGHT BE PREVENTED, AND NO DOCTOR NEED
BE CALLED. These old- fashioned, simple herbs, used intelligently, would have
recovered many sick who have died under drug medication. {2SM 294.1}
Now I'm not referring to your situations that require immediate surgery in a life or death
situation.
"EVERY PERSON SHOULD HAVE A KNOWLEDGE OF NATURE'S REMEDIAL
AGENCIES AND HOW TO APPLY THEM. It is essential both to understand the
principles involved in the treatment of the sick and to have a practical training that will
enable one rightly to use this knowledge. {MH 127.2}
" IT IS NOT A DENIAL OF FAITH TO USE SUCH REMEDIES AS GOD HAS
PROVIDED TO ALLEVIATE PAIN AND TO AID NATURE IN HER WORK OF
RESTORATION...We should employ every facility for the restoration of health, taking
every advantage possible, working in harmony with natural laws...{MH 231.3}
"When the abuse of health is carried so far that sickness results, the sufferer can often
do for himself what no one else can do for him. The first thing to be done is to ascertain
the true character of the sickness and then go to work intelligently to remove the cause.
IF THE HARMONIOUS SYSTEM HAS BECOME UNBALANCED BY OVERWORK,
OVEREATING, OR OTHER IRREGULARITIES, DO NOT ENDEAVOR TO ADJUST
THE DIFFICULTIES BY ADDING A BURDEN OF POISONOUS MEDICINES."{MH
235.1}
Why not?
"BY THE USE OF POISONOUS DRUGS, MANY BRING UPON THEMSELVES
LIFELONG ILLNESS, and MANY LIVES ARE LOST THAT MIGHT BE SAVED BY THE
USE OF NATURAL METHODS OF HEALING."{MH 126.4}
"There are many ways of practicing the healing art; BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY
THAT HEAVEN APPROVES. GOD'S REMEDIES ARE THE SIMPLE AGENCIES OF
NATURE THAT WILL NOT TAX OR DEBILITATE THE SYSTEM THROUGH THEIR
POWERFUL PROPERTIES." (CD 301.2)
"...TEACH THE PEOPLE THAT RESTORATIVE POWER IS NOT IN DRUGS, BUT IN
NATURE.."(MH 127.1}
" PEOPLE NEED TO BE TAUGHT THAT DRUGS DO NOT CURE DISEASE...{MH
126.3}
(Jeremiah 46:11)"Go up into Gilead, and TAKE BALM, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt:
IN VAIN SHALT THOU USE MANY MEDICINES; FOR THOU SHALT NOT BE CURED.
(Jeremiah 30:13)"...thou hast no healing medicines."(Ezekiel 47:12) "...the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and THE LEAF thereof FOR MEDICINE."
Very Important: THE PEN OF INSPIRATION NEVER SUPPORTED THE USE OF
DRUG MEDICATION: "In regard to the book on Christian Temperance, that portion that
was expressed in reference to drug medication as though it was recommended by me is
not according to the light that I have been given to present to the people. I must, if I
made this statement, have done so in expressing the idea of working away from the use
of all drugs concocted at the apothecary(pharmacy). WE HAVE NO USE FOR THEM.
WE SHOULD NOT VINDICATE THE USE OF DRUG MEDICATION..."(20MR 36.2)
TODAY WE WILL BE DISCUSSING ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: (Dr. Christopher, who
was one of the most renowned Herbologists to live in the 20th century said if he had to
choose only 2 herbs of all the herbs, he would choose cayenne pepper and ACTIVATED
CHARCOAL(and this isn't even an herb)
What is Activated Charcoal and How does it work? (See the bottom page of this subject)
WHAT MEDICINAL PURPOSES IS ACTIVATED CHARCOAL USED FOR? (See 2
Selected Messages...USE OF REMEDIES pp. 286-291 and Sister White's Personal
Experiences Using Remedies pg. 292-303)
#1: Inflammation of the bowels and Bloody Dysentery:
A Rapid Recovery.--A brother was taken sick with inflammation of the bowels and
bloody dysentery. The man was not a careful health reformer, but indulged his appetite.
We were just preparing to leave Texas, where we had been laboring for several months,
and we had carriages prepared to take away this brother and his family, and several
others who were suffering from malarial fever. My husband and I thought we would
stand this expense rather than have the heads of several families die and leave their
wives and children unprovided for. {2SM 299.1}
Two or three were taken in a large spring wagon on spring mattresses. But this man
who was suffering from inflammation of the bowels, sent for me to come to him. My
husband and I decided that it would not do to move him. Fears were entertained that
mortification had set in. Then the thought came to me like a communication from the
Lord to take pulverized charcoal, put water upon it, and give this water to the sick man
to drink, putting bandages of the charcoal over the bowels and stomach. We were about
one mile from the city of Denison, but the sick man's son went to a blacksmith's shop,
secured the charcoal, and pulverized it, and then used it according to the directions
given. The result was that in half an hour there was a change for the better. We had to
go on our journey and leave the family behind, but what was our surprise the following
day to see their wagon overtake us. The sick man was lying in a bed in the wagon. The
blessing of God had worked with the simple means used.--Letter 182, 1899 {2SM
299.2}
#2: Eye Inflammation/Bruised Hands/Inflammation:
"One of the most beneficial remedies is pulverized charcoal, placed in a bag and used
in fomentations. THIS IS A MOST SUCCESSFUL REMEDY. If wet in smartweed boiled,
it is still better. I have ordered this in cases where the sick were suffering GREAT PAIN,
and when it has been confided to me by the physician that he thought it was the last
before the close of life. Then I suggested the charcoal, and the patient slept, the turning
point came, and recovery was the result. To students when injured with BRUISED HANDS AND SUFFERING WITH INFLAMMATION, I HAVE PRESCRIBED THE
SIMPLE REMEDY, WITH PERFECT SUCCESS. The poison of inflammation was
overcome, the pain removed, and healing went on rapidly. THE MOST SEVERE
INFLAMMATION OF THE EYES WILL BE RELIEVED BY A POULTICE OF
CHARCOAL, put in a bag, and dipped in hot or cold water, as will best suit the case.
This works like a charm. {2SM 294.2}
#3: Fever:
"On one occasion a physician came to me in great distress. He had been called to
attend A YOUNG WOMAN WHO WAS DANGEROUSLY ILL. SHE HAD CONTRACTED
FEVER while on the campground, and was taken to our school building near
Melbourne, Australia. But SHE BECAME SO MUCH WORSE THAT IT WAS FEARED
SHE COULD NOT LIVE. The physician, Dr. Merritt Kellogg, came to me and said,
"Sister White, have you any light for me on this case? If relief cannot be given our sister,
she can live but a few hours." I replied, "Send to a blacksmith's shop, and GET SOME
PULVERIZED CHARCOAL; MAKE A POULTICE OF IT, AND LAY IT OVER HER
STOMACH AND SIDES." The doctor hastened away to follow out my instructions. Soon
he returned, saying, "RELIEF CAME IN LESS THAN HALF AN HOUR AFTER THE
APPLICATION OF THE POULTICES. She is now having the first natural sleep she has
had for days." {2SM 295.2}
#4: Indigestion:
"TEACH NURSES AND PATIENTS the value of those health-restoring agencies that are
freely provided by God, and the usefulness of simple things that are easily obtained. I
will tell you a little about my experience with CHARCOAL AS A REMEDY. FOR SOME
FORMS OF INDIGESTION, it is more efficacious than drugs. A little olive oil into which
some of this powder has been stirred tends to cleanse and heal. I find it is excellent.
Pulverized charcoal from eucalyptus wood we have used freely in cases of
inflammation.... {2SM 298.4-5}
#5: Snake Bites/Poisonous Reptile Stings/Insect Bites:
"My mother had told me that snake bites and the sting of reptiles and poisonous insects
could OFTEN BE RENDERED HARMLESS BY THE USE OF CHARCOAL
POULTICES..."(2SM 295.3}
#6: Swelling and Pain on the Knee from a dangerous insect bite on an 18 month old:
"Charcoal and Flaxseed.--"..On Thursday Sister Sara McEnterfer [A TRAINED NURSE
OF EXPERIENCE] was called to see if she could do anything for Brother B's little son,
who is eighteen months old. For several days he has had a PAINFUL SWELLING ON
THE KNEE, SUPPOSED TO BE FROM THE BITE OF SOME POISONOUS INSECT.
PULVERIZED CHARCOAL, MIXED WITH FLAXSEED, WAS PLACED UPON THE
SWELLING, AND THIS POULTICE GAVE RELIEF AT ONCE. The child had screamed
with pain all night, but when this was applied, he slept. Today she has been to see the
little one twice. She opened the swelling in two places, and a large amount of
yellow matter and blood was discharged freely. The child was relieved of its great
suffering. We thank the Lord that we may become intelligent in using the simple things
within our reach to alleviate pain, and successfully remove its cause.--Manuscript 68,
1899 (General Manuscript). {2SM 299.3}There are many other uses. Some of these include PYORRHEA, GINGIVITIS,TUMORS, TO WHITEN TEETH, and many other uses...To learn more, go to CharcoalRemedies.com and/or read the book titled "Charcoal"

CHARCOAL POULTICE: 
Items Needed:
#1. Activated Charcoal #2. Psyllium Seed Husk(can get at most health food stores or
even drug store) #3. Water #4. Saran Wrap #5. Rolling Pin #6. Something to Secure the
Charcoal in place: example (ace bandage) #7. Mixing Bowl
Uses:
#1. Stomach and Intestinal Distress
 #2. Inflammation
#3. Pain
#4. Infection From Bacteria
#5. Snake Bite
 #6. Spider Bite
 #7. Poisoning of all kinds
 #8. Adsorption of Chemicals
#9. Washing Chemicals
#10. Detoxifying the body Steps to make:
-Mix 1/4 c. psyllium seed husk with 1/4 c. activated charcoal powder -Add 1/2 c. to 3/4 c.
water to mixture(start with 1/2 c. first and add little by little as needed...this is not to be
too wet) -Mix for 30 seconds to one minute -Put a piece of saran wrap on the table - do
one piece on top and one piece on the bottom -Roll out with rolling pin. Flatten no less
than 1/4 inch thick. -Let sit for 3-5 minutes -Take off one side of sarn wrap and apply to
affected area -Secure in place with ace bandage -If using for pain, leave on overnight
for several hours during the day -If using on spider or snake bites, change every 15-20
minutes.

What is Activated Charcoal?
Answer: Activated charcoal is used in water filters, medicines that selectively remove
toxins, and chemical purification processes. Activated charcoal is carbon that has been
treated with oxygen. The treatment results in a highly porous charcoal. These tiny holes
give the charcoal a surface area of 300-2,000 m2/g, allowing liquids or gases to pass
through the charcoal and interact with the exposed carbon. The carbon adsorbs a wide
range of impurities and contaminants, including chlorine, odors, and pigments. Other
substances, like sodium, fluoride, and nitrates, are not as attracted to the carbon and
are not filtered out. Because adsorption works by chemically binding the impurities to
the carbon, the active sites in the charcoal eventually become filled. Activated charcoal
filters become less effective with use and have to be recharged or replaced.
Several factors influence the effectiveness of activated charcoal. The pore size and
distribution varies depending on the source of the carbon and the manufacturing
process. Large organic molecules are absorbed better than smaller ones. Adsorption
tends to increase as pH and temperature decrease. Contaminants are also removed
more effectively if they are in contact with the activated charcoal for a longer time, so
flow rate through the charcoal affects filtration.

By Christine Guardo